Restaurants
by John M. Zukoski on January 7, 2010 | 
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Dosa Place in Dublin, CA, offers pan-Indian cuisine with a South Indian core. Their superstar dishes include the dosa (crepes made from ground rice and lentils) and Indian flatbreads that are complemented by a magnificent array of chutneys and sauces.
As a thank you to our readers, the Around Dublin Blog is teaming up with Dosa Place to offer you free:
- Filter Coffee or Masala Chai (one per person); and
- House Appetizer (for order from every group of two or more).
Please just say that you’d like the “Around Dublin Blog” special. There is a $20 minimum order requirement, and this special is only valid through February 6, 2010.
Dosa Place is an Around Dublin favorite because it is run from the customer’s perspective with great service, a broad menu, a comfortable setting, free wi-fi, and fresh ingredients. All leftover food is tossed out at the end of the day. The restaurant design and layout are absolutely stunning – reflecting the nearly one year invested in renovating the building and adding tenant improvements.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 13, 2009 | No Comments | Topics: Restaurants
Named after the tallest mountain range in Afghanistan, Pamir Restaurant recently opened in Dublin’s Ulferts Center and has already established a base of loyal customers that can’t get enough of the nascent restaurant’s unique fare of Afghan (Herati style) and Mediterranean cuisine with delicious pizzas to boot.
Owners Farid and Sherry have lived in Dublin for the past 6 years and they absolutely love the people, families, and wonderful neighbors of Dublin. “Neighbors and customers are always like family. The food has to be the best,” explains Farid. Farid and Sherry chose to open Pamir at the Ulferts Center because of the plaza’s regional draw and the projected population growth in the surrounding area.
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by John M. Zukoski on November 29, 2009 | 1 Comment | Topics: Restaurants
Restaurant.com has quickly become a favorite destination of many Tri-Valley residents that are looking to try out restaurants and save money on a great meal at the same time. Here’s how it works:
- You can start search for restaurants by zip code with a search radius of anywhere from 1 to 30 miles. Refine search results based on anything from Cuisine to Atmosphere to Entertainment.
- Select gift certificate options ranging in value from $10 to $100 with discounts ranging anywhere from 60% to over 90% depending on restaurant and discount code.
- Add the gift certificate to your cart and check-out. Some usage restrictions typically apply based on restaurant.
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by John M. Zukoski on November 13, 2009 | 34 Comments | Topics: Local Businesses · Restaurants
Grafton Station is a gorgeous shopping center in east Dublin. Anchored by Lowe’s and home to an incredibly successful Buffalo Wild Wings franchise, Grafton Station has been working hard to sign up additional lessees. It looks like that hard work is starting to pay off for Grafton Station.
A San Francisco-based Asian Fusion restaurant is expected to open a new location right here in Dublin at Grafton Station. This restaurant will also have a nightclub and a dance floor for evening enjoyment (pending Planning Commission approval). More details should be coming later this year.
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by John M. Zukoski on October 5, 2009 | 35 Comments | Topics: Opinions · Restaurants · Retail
It was recently reported that Dublin is ranked number one in terms of projected population growth through 2035. Experts are estimating that Dublin will grow by 69% between now and 2035 – with most of the growth occurring in east Dublin. Projects like Fallon Village, Grafton Plaza, Sorrento East, and Wallis Ranch will attract thousands of new families to east Dublin – families that will need a full array of restaurants and shops to complement their lifestyles.
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by John M. Zukoski on August 24, 2009 | 8 Comments | Topics: Announcements · Local Businesses · Restaurants
Blush Organic Frozen Yogurt will be offering a Back to School Special at their Dublin and Milpitas stores where customers can get a small cup of frozen yogurt, any flavor, for only $0.99. The Back to School Special is valid starting August 24th through September 3rd, Monday through Thursday, from 2PM to 6PM.
You can connect with Blush on Facebook to check out store news, photos, videos, community conversations, and learn about upcoming events. Fans are also raving about Blush on Yelp.
by John M. Zukoski on August 5, 2009 | 8 Comments | Topics: Local Businesses · Restaurants · Retail
Located on Tassajara Road in Dublin, Waterford Place is a thriving mixed-use retail/residential village center featuring proprietors such as Blush, Peet’s, Amici’s, and Safeway. The owner of the Waterford village center is reportedly looking to sell the entire property.
While the businesses at Waterford Place have done relatively well during the current recession, the plaza’s owner presently has 3 vacancies with the expectation of more shops opening up. Stacey’s restaurant reportedly closed up shop at Waterford because the plaza’s owners wanted to raise their rent from $25K/month to $30K/month.
Dublin’s Planning Commission recently approved a slate of new uses to provide the owners at Waterford Place with more flexibility as they work to fill current and future vacancies. Here are just a few of the new types of businesses that could be moving into Waterford Place:
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by John M. Zukoski on July 18, 2009 | 45 Comments | Topics: Local Businesses · Restaurants
Many folks living in Dublin frequent north Pleasanton shops and restaurants on a daily basis. Trader Joe’s, Wal*Mart, and the luxury car dealerships come to mind. Rose Pavilion is likely to become the next Pleasanton hotspot for Dubliners. After starting out as a bustling shopping center anchored by a movie theater, Rose Pavilion’s owners made the now-dubious decision of putting all of their eggs in the ‘housing market boom’ basket by signing long-term leases with furniture mega stores like Levitz and the KB Homes showroom. While vacancies have skyrocketed over the past year, Rose Pavilion is undergoing a second rebirth by signing deals with three major tenants:
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by John M. Zukoski on July 15, 2009 | 17 Comments | Topics: Restaurants
The Around Dublin Team would like to bid farewell to two beloved Dublin restaurants. Both have been an important part of Eastern Dublin’s development, and both will be missed.
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